Andre Villas-Boas

Roberto di Matteo backs Andre Villas-Boas to succeed at Tottenham

Wednesday, July 4, 2012
11:49 AM

The Chelsea manager backed his former boss to do well at White Hart Lane

Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo has wished former boss Andre Villas-Boas all the best at Tottenham.

The Italian served as the Portuguese manager’s coach at the Blues but stepped in when Villas-Boas was sacked in March.

Now the pair will be going head to head in the league with Di Matteo a Champions League winner with the Blues.

“I wish him the best of luck,” Di Matteo said. “He’s a very good manager and I’m sure he’ll be a success.

“It doesn’t surprise me that he’s back. I think it’s a good choice.”

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